Ford Recalls 8,000 New Vehicles Over Parking Brake Problem

DEARBORN (WWJ) - Ford is issuing a recall for approximately 8,000 vehicles in North America because the parking brake might not engage fully.

The safety compliance recall covers certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, and certain 2015 Taurus and Flex, as well as Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the problem.

Affected vehicles include:

• 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant, May 4, 2015 through May 23, 2015
• 2015 Ford Taurus vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant, May 4, 2015 through May 23, 2015
• 2015 Ford Flex vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant, May 4, 2015 through May 23, 2015
• 2015 Lincoln MKS vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant, May 4, 2015 through May 23, 2015
• 2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant, May 4, 2015 through May 21, 2015.

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Dealers will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly at no cost to the customer.